The Town of Dedham seeks a Regional Public Health Nurse with a focus in Maternal, Child, and Family Health to support the Norfolk County-8 (NC-8) Public Health Collaborative, comprising the towns of Canton, Dedham, Milton, Norwood, Walpole, Wellesley, and Westwood. The primary focus of this role is to support and expand the Wellesley Parent and Newborn Support Services program by learning from its model and developing regional initiatives-including outreach, education, and future home visits to support new parents across NC-8 communities.
Additional responsibilities include:
● Supporting childhood vaccination coordination and immunizations
● Conducting communicable disease surveillance and MAVEN coverage as needed
● Supporting seasonal camp health programs
● Assisting with additional public health programs, including clinics, health education, and community outreach.
This position involves collaboration across seven municipalities to assess community health needs, implement interventions, and participate in regional programs. It is 37.5 hours per week with an annual salary of $80,000-$85,000. Candidates must meet minimum requirements listed in the full job description on the Town of Dedham’s website (link here). https://www.dedham-ma.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/918/468

• Core responsibilities include collaborating with municipal health departments to plan and implement regional public health initiatives, providing direct clinical services such as immunizations and communicable disease investigations, and supporting public health education and outreach efforts. The nurse also manages disease surveillance, participates in emergency preparedness and response, and oversees special programs such as camp health compliance and tuberculosis case management.

• Registered Nurse, licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure with either a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program, or Master of Science degree in nursing, preferably in family health, community health, or related specialty. Valid Class D motor vehicle driver’s license.